The bill amends the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973 by introducing a new section that prohibits the use of paraquat as a pesticide within the Commonwealth. Specifically, it establishes that it is unlawful to use or cause the use of paraquat, which is defined as the chemical with CAS number 4685-14-7, along with its salts, including methyl viologen and paraquat bismethylsulfate. The bill also provides definitions for terms such as "CAS number" and "paraquat" to clarify the substances covered under this prohibition.

Additionally, the bill states that all existing regulations that are inconsistent with this new act are abrogated, ensuring that the prohibition on paraquat takes precedence. The act is set to take effect one year after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1420 (Apr 21, 2025): P.L.90, No.24